This easy, impressive roast is perfect for a celebratory meal. If you like, you can make the mint sauce up to a day ahead of time; just let it come to room temperature before serving. Watch our how-to video.
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Ingredients
Method
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place lamb in a roasting pan fitted with a rack and rub with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with pepper and 2 teaspoons of salt.
Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
Turn lamb over, lower oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting until lamb reaches the desired doneness, about 1 1/4 hours more for medium (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part but not touching bone will register about 145°F).
Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine mint, parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, chile flakes and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor.
Pulse until herbs are chopped.
With the motor running, pour in the remaining 6 tablespoons oil.
Transfer sauce to a small bowl.
Carve lamb into thin slices and serve with sauce.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
410
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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